Student of the week: Nico Garcia

Jefferson High School

Hobbies: Hanging out with friends and family, running, drawing, video games

Car: 2013 Ford Mustang, Camaro, 2013 Ford Escape, 2012 Ford Fusion

Store: Aeropostale, Hollister, American Eagle, Walmart

Musical artist: Katy Perry, Maroon 5, Florida Georgia Line

Movie: Hunger Games, 21 Jump Street, Blind Side

TV show: The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Middle

FAST FACTS

Cafeteria food must-have: Sub sandwiches

Last book read that wasn't required: Twilight, Hunger Games

Pet peeve: When a student is talking when a teacher is teaching

Person I'd like to meet: Ellen DeGeneres

Person most admired: My best friend, Daniel

First job: Dishwasher at Erie Restaurant

Top accomplishment: Got accepted to Baker College in Flint

FUTURE

After-graduation plans: I plan on going to Baker College and getting my Associates Degree

Career goal: My goal is to get a job as a veterinary assistant. If I do a fantastic job at it, I would like to further my career and go to Michigan State University and get my bachelor's in veterinary medicine.

Quote from teacher: "Nico is the hardest working student I have ever had the pleasure of working with at Jefferson High School," said Matt Conkle, teacher. "He is a leader in the classroom, and is always willing to help his classmates."

— Information is compiled for The Blade by the Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West.

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